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Due to many reasons there might occur a condition wherein food and stomach acid tend to take a backward flow into the esophagus. This very occurrence causes discomfort in children and adults. It is highly unlikely that children may be able to put into words what they may be going through. This is the reason it all depends upon the parents to be aware about the different acid reflux symptoms in children, so that they can keep the condition from worsening with time. And to help them know all such symptoms and take prompt measures, here is a quick guide to read and refer to.
Symptoms of Acid Reflux in Children
Parents must make a note of the fact that acid reflux symptoms in children tend to flare up most during meal times. However, they can also occur at any given time. Starting off with the first symptom, irritability is one. It is normal for kids to become unusually irritable when something is not right with them. This symptom becomes noticeable generally post meals. Poor feeding is also one of the prominent acid reflux symptoms in children. Obviously, if food is flowing back to their throat, they would find it displeasing. As a result of this, they might not have the liking for food any more. Due to this symptom, affected kids also tend to lose weight rapidly.
Post lunch, if your kid tends to feel nauseous or apparently vomits, then this also indicates a case of upset stomach that your kid is going through. However, parents need not worry if the symptom is not frequent, unless it is otherwise. The condition of acid reflux has one of its manifestations through persistent coughs, which seem to worsen at night. If this is accompanied by sore throat or hoarseness in the voice, it increases the chances of this condition. Pain and discomfort in the chest and heartburn are also common. Kids become vulnerable to ailments such as ear infections, infections of lungs and sinuses when they are hit by the condition of acid reflux. So, other symptoms of acid reflux disease may also include stuffy nose, congestion and wheezing.
In case you are wondering about the causes of acid reflux, the common ones include obesity, stomach distention, improper diet and pressure on stomach.
How to Get Rid of Acid Reflux in Children
Putting a period to the description of acid reflux symptoms in children, here is something you may like to be familiar with. Yes, the treatments for acid reflux. The use of medicines is best when it is left for the pediatrician to take care of. What parents can do is to their ailing child and take a few measures to keep him comfortable. While feeding, encourage the kid to sit up straight, and relax after meals. If possible, place your kid on your shoulder and stroke her/his back gently. This will help her/him burp and lessen the chances of acid reflux. The digestive system of kids and toddlers is not fully adaptable to adjust to spicy, fatty and acidic foods. So it is better if you avoid them. Feeding kids with smaller meals, elevating the head of the bed during sleep, limiting carbonated beverages, chocolate and citrus products are some more measures parents can take at home, as a form of the treatment for acid reflux in babies.
This concludes my data sheet on acid reflux symptoms in children. It is to be known that all such symptoms when occur frequently, may cause serious complications in kids. For instance, frequent vomiting may keep children from absorbing the required amount of nutrients required for healthy growth and development. Also, recurrences of acid reflux may cause inflammation of the esophagus. This may cause bleeding, scar tissue, preventing normal swallowing. This may further cause restrictions in eating, making things terribly worse. So, as soon as such symptoms, as described above, come to notice, early measures must be taken to help your child recover without much damage to his health.
By Rajib Singha
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